Trust RFP 27-001M Technical Assistance

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is establishing a pool of qualified contractors to provide technical assistance across six key functional areas (planning, monitoring & evaluation, growth & stabilization, financial management, technology solutions, and facility‑based project planning). This is a multi‑award, time‑and‑materials contract with a base term of one year and up to four one‑year renewal options. Contractors will work remotely or on‑site as needed, develop scopes of work with assigned agencies, and be evaluated on qualifications (50 points), cost (40 points) and preferences (10 points). Hourly rates are capped at $200 and must be inclusive of all costs. • Six key technical‑assistance areas covering governance, finance, evaluation, technology, and facilities. • Multi‑award pool; no set number of contracts, but awards expected in all key areas. • Base contract term 1 year, renewable up to 4 years; intermittent project work. • Time‑and‑materials pricing; hourly rates ≤ $200, inclusive of overhead & profit. • Average FY‑26 project cost $26,746 (range $6,525‑$45,228); average duration ~6 months. • Mandatory pre‑proposal conference 31 Aug 2026 (Zoom). • Submission deadline 24 Sep 2026, 1:30 PM AK time. • Minimum 5 years relevant experience for each key area; three recent project references required. • Remote work permitted; travel reimbursed separately, not billed hourly.